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Linn Sondek LP12 Turntable and Tonearm Package Linn LP-12 Turntable:For sale is a Linn LP 12 that has been completely rebuilt & presents in near mint condition.Performs as you would expect a latest model Linn to perform. Legendary sound from the innovators of turntable design.Upgrades are as follows:Oak plinth made by HiFiGuru. Laminated top plate made by HiFiGuru.Stack Audio Coran sub chassisKarousel Bearing Kit fitted.Linn Ittok Mk-III (3) very rare tonearm. Hercules II external power supply.New lid & hinges.Original Linn Carton for turntable & set up platform for doing any maintenance work.
A used Linn Sondek LP12 at AUD$6,500 sits at the ambitious upper end of the typical used market, landing right at the 75th percentile of recent comparable listings (median AUD$3,969, with 25th percentile AUD$3,780). New LP12 variants easily top AUD$10,000 these days, so this isn't outrageous for a potentially well-specced or serviced example, but you'd be paying a premium over average condition sales—shop around for similar spec unless it's pristine.
Before biting, verify the arm (often an Ittok or Ekos) and power supply (Valhalla or Radikal if upgraded), as these drive value and are common upgrade points. Check for service history to spot plinth cracks or bearing wear, and insist on a thorough play test for speed stability and noise—many older LP12s need a pro tune-up to shine.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Linn Products: Brand Overview
Linn Products was founded in 1973 by Scottish engineer Ivor Tiefenbrun in Glasgow as a vehicle to manufacture the Sondek LP12 turntable, which would become the company's most iconic product and a cornerstone of high-fidelity audio. The brand emerged during the golden era of British hi-fi with a revolutionary "source first" philosophy—challenging the prevailing industry belief that loudspeakers mattered most by demonstrating that superior sound quality begins with the audio source. This foundational principle has guided the company's engineering ethos for over five decades.
Linn's product portfolio spans the complete hi-fi chain, from turntables and tonearms to preamplifiers, power amplifiers, and loudspeakers. The company introduced the world's first microprocessor-controlled preamplifier and power amplifier in 1985 (the LK1 and LK2), establishing itself as an electronics specialist. From 2007 onward, Linn pivoted toward digital music streaming, becoming an early adopter of network-based audio playback supporting studio master-quality recordings at 24-bit/192 kHz resolution, and discontinued CD player production in 2009 to focus on this strategic direction.
Linn occupies the high-end segment of the audio market, commanding respect among discerning audiophiles and collectors for its uncompromising engineering approach and longevity. The brand's reputation rests on meticulous product design, acoustic isolation principles, and a commitment to eliminating weak links in the signal chain—a philosophy that has made Linn one of the most influential manufacturers in hi-fi history and a benchmark for quality-focused audio engineering.
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